Erika Allen Explained

Erika Allen
Education:School of the Art Institute of Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago
Occupation:CEO of Urban Growers Collective

Erika Allen is the co-founder and CEO of Urban Growers Collective.[1] In 2022, she won the 2022 James Beard Leadership Award.[2]

Biography

Allen received her BA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and from the University of Illinois Chicago, a MA in art psychotherapy.[3] From the same university, she received an Honorary Ph.D. in Public Health.[4]

Career

From 2012 until 2017, Allen was Commissioner of Chicago Park District. She serves on the Chicago Food Policy Action Council and on J. B. Pritzker's team for Agriculture.

Personal life

Will Allen, former professional basketball player and CEO of Growing Power, is her father.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Erika Allen . Food Forever . 30 May 2023.
  2. Web site: 2022 LEADERSHIP WINNER ERIKA ALLEN . James Beard Foundation . 30 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Erika Allen . 2020 Food Summit . 30 May 2023.
  4. News: Jones . Tia Carol . Urban Growers Collective co-founder to receive Honorary Degree . 2 June 2023 . Weekly Citizen.
  5. News: Chu . Louisa . Urban farms need room to grow . 30 May 2023 . The Chicago Tribune.

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